10 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Hilary Farr

10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Hilary Farr

From professional ballet training to volunteering with orphaned elephants in Nairobi, what Love it or List it star Hilary Farr has up her sleeve will surprise you. Read on to learn 10 things you didn’t know about Hilary, and tune into brand new episodes of LIOLI Mondays at 10pm e/p.

Hilary Farr and David Visentin from LIOLI

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This Season Marks 10 Years of Super-Duo Hilary and David

Whether you are #TeamLoveIt or #TeamListIt, you have to admit 10 years of renovating and listing homes is no easy feat. Happy anniversary you two!

Watch: Catch up on the latest episodes of LIOLI here.

Hilary Farr resides in Toronto, ON, Canada

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Hilary is a Lady of Toronto, but has Lived Around the World

This jet-setting star currently resides in Toronto, but is internationally known and has also lived in Australia, England, California and New York.

Hilary Farr with the National Ballet of Canada

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Hilary’s First Passion was Ballet

Hilary originally went to the Royal Ballet School in London, then moved into acting at 11 years old.

Hilary Farr in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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Hilary was in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Before starring in LIOLI, Hilary did part-time acting work under the stage name, Hilary Labow. Since her part in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hilary shares: “Let’s just say I’ve changed my style a little bit…”

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Meet Hilary’s sidekick, Mimi

Hilary’s adorable doggy, Mimi, is always by her side. This includes on set, traveling the globe, and even this hilarious graduation photobomb.

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Hilary has a Passion for Animals of All Kinds

In addition to Hilary’s love for her dog, Mimi, she is also a lover of all animals. In 2017 Hilary travelled to Nairobi where she volunteered at an organization which protects orphan elephants. It’s also common to see adorable photos of raccoons, cats, ducks and other animals pop up on her social media accounts.

Hilary Farr plays Malignicent in Toronto theatre production of Sleeping Beauty

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She Can Rock a Crown

Hilary recently hit centre stage in Toronto, where she played the villain in a holiday version of Sleeping Beauty.

Everything you need to know about Hilary Farr

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She Loves Prince Harry Just as Much as We Do

Can you spot Mimi? Hilary was super excited and ready to watch the royal wedding of Harry and Meghan. Leading up to the big day, Hilary shared: “Happy Forever After Harry and Meghan!”

Hilary Farr and David Visentin from LIOLI with the Scott brothers

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Hanging Out with the Scott Brothers

Hilary and David guest starred on an episode of Brother vs. Brother with Drew and Jonathan Scott. They all became friends and are often seen with all smiles at events and red carpets together.